Calendar

Important Dates List for 2025-26

(updated 8/13/2025)

August 18—First Day of School

September 19—Metro District 8 Auditions 

September 30, October 7, 14, 21—Metro 8 Honors Orchestra Rehearsals (at East)

October 25—Metro 8 Honors Orchestra Rehearsal and Concert (at East)

November 11–Veterans Celebration Performance (Symphonic Required)

December 6—All-State Orchestra Auditions (Mizzou)

December 9—Winter Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. (required)

February 24—Festival Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. (required)

March 4—MSHSAA Orchestra Festival (required, at East during school) 

March 7—MSHSAA Solo/Ensemble Festival (at East) 

March TBD—Trip to Branson

April 9-11—Musical

May 1—MSHSAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival (Mizzou)

May 12—Spring Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. (required)

May 22—Last Day of School (Before snow)

*Tentative and subject to change